Memphis, TNSushi

Sekisui Midtown is an established neighborhood sushi room with a broad menu of nigiri, sashimi, rolls, tempura, and cooked Japanese dishes. The depth makes it useful for mixed groups, since a traditional fish order can share the table with a more elaborate roll or hot entree. Sit at the sushi bar when possible and ask what fish is especially appealing that day.

Sakura's East Memphis restaurant balances a large specialty roll selection with sashimi, nigiri, and familiar Japanese entrees. Portions and combinations lean generous, making the room comfortable for a group with different appetites. Pair one simpler fish focused order with a house roll to compare styles, then add soup, tempura, or another cooked plate if the table wants a broader meal.

Red Koi's Poplar Avenue dining room offers sushi alongside hibachi, noodles, and other Japanese standards. Rolls range from straightforward combinations to heavily garnished house creations, while nigiri provides a cleaner view of the fish. The full service location is the canonical choice instead of the Highland express shop, keeping this object consistent with the parallel Japanese list.

South Main Sushi gives Downtown a compact neighborhood option for sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and cooked plates. The Flyer covered the restaurant from its opening, noting a menu designed to serve both sushi regulars and diners seeking familiar combinations. Choose several smaller orders to share, and use the Main Street setting for a relaxed meal before exploring the surrounding arts district.

A-Tan is a long running Poplar Avenue restaurant with an active sushi bar inside a broader Asian dining room. Memphis Magazine's profile follows the preparation of sushi and the family history behind the operation. Sit near the bar for rolls, nigiri, or sashimi, then consider a cooked dish to understand how sushi fits within the restaurant's wider, enduring menu.